The distance between Nottingham and Poole is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nottingham to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Nottingham and Poole is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nottingham and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Poole is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
East Midlands Railways and South Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Poole. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Nottingham and Poole. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Poole. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Poole. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £595($705) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £265($315) | hourly | 486km (302 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 6hrs | £230($270) | hourly | 604km (375 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | £100($120) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £16($19) | every 4 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
Bus via Swindon A420 | 8hrs | £33($39) | 5 times a week | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £36($43) | on demand | 321km (199 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.